Easy Homemade Beef and Broccoli
Indulge in a "better-than-takeout" experience with this Easy Beef and Broccoli, a 20-minute masterpiece that brings the vibrant flavors of a professional kitchen to your own home. This dish features succulent, thinly sliced beef and bright, tender-crisp broccoli florets, all bathed in a rich, glossy umami sauce that perfectly lacquers every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- For the Sauce:
- ½ cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- Sear: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef strips and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add the broccoli and a splash of water. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp and vibrant green.
- Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the broccoli and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Glaze: Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture.
- Thicken: Toss everything together over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef and broccoli. Serve immediately over warm rice.